Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies
UndergraduateLTU-CSE3BCC2027
Course information for 2027 intake
Blockchain secures digital transactions without requiring a trusted intermediary. Learn the core mechanics, then see how they support cryptocurrencies, smart contracts and other online transactions.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 4 July 2027
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Start dates
- 12 July 2027
- Price from
- $1,235
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available
Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies
About this subject
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Analyse different usecases and building blocks of blockchain and cryptocurrencies.
- Demonstrate the use of blockchains and different cryptocurrencies to create a set of recommendations for appropriate usage by business and industry.
- Explain different types of security measures in distributed ledgers to minimise risk.
- Assess the commercial and legal environments needed for cryptocurrency start-ups to ensure business success.
- Introduction to Blockchain
- Building Blocks of Blockchain
- Blockchain Consensus
- Blockchain Platforms
- Decentralized Application
- Tokenization, File Storage (IPFS)
- Blockchain Attack, Security and Privacy
- Scaling Blockchain and Privacy
- Blockchain Governance and Cybercrime
This subject introduces students to the principles and processes involved in blockchain technologies. The blockchain offers a way to secure transactions online between two parties, when there is no trusted intermediary available. A common use is in financial transactions without a bank as an intermediary, such as bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies. This subject covers the fundamentals of blockchain technology, including how the blockchain works, and how it is applied to modern digital transactions, including cryptocurrencies and smart contracts.
- In this assessment (1250 words equivalent), students will demonstrate their understanding of blockchain technologies by developing a comprehensive business proposal for a blockchain-based IT solution. (30%)
- This assessment (800 words equivalent), evaluates students' understanding of core blockchain concepts, key components, consensus mechanisms, platforms, and the historical context of cryptocurrencies, using a structured quiz. (20%)
- In this individual assessment (2250 words equivalent), students will reflect on weekly content from Week 1 to Week 11. They will also critically analyse real-world blockchain-related security incident, identifying technical causes and impacts. (50%)
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Core
- LAT-CYS-DEG-2027 - Bachelor of Cybersecurity
Elective
- LAT-TEC-DEG-2027 - Bachelor of Information Technology
Others
Prerequisites: Students must have completed 180 credit points.
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
UndergraduateLAT-CYS-DEG
Bachelor of Information Technology
UndergraduateLAT-TEC-DEG